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2001 Ford F-150 Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly M Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	857498
Internal NHTSA #	10399685
Manufacurer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Brand	FORD
Model	F-150
Model Year	2001
File date	29/03/11
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:M
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tlthe contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the fuel tank detached from the vehicle, causing fuel to leak. The contact was concerned that a fire could have occurred due to the fuel leak and sparks. The fire department appeared on the scene to apply chemicals to the fuel tank. The vehicle was then towed to an authorized dealer where the fuel tank, straps and filler neck were replaced. The failure and current mileages were 157,805. Updated 06/01/11lj the consumer stated both fuel tank straps broke in the middle due to rust. Updated 08/11/11 the consumer stated both gas tank straps broke. The fuel tank detached and dragged under the vehicle and created a hole in the tank. Updated 12/16/11
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	157805
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	GRAND HAVEN, MI
VIN pattern	1FTRW08W41KXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons
No. of fatalities
Date of purchase	01/06/01
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	4WD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	70
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Date of manufacture
Type of child seat code
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Dealer's name	PREFERRED FORD
Dealer's telephone number	616-842-0600
Dealer's city	GRAND HAVEN
Dealer's state code	MI
Dealer's ZIP code	49417

What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2001 Ford F-150 Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly M Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2001 Ford F-150 Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly M Problems, Complaints and Defects

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